SHIMA TRAVEL AGENCY LTD v. BYABAGABO

SHIMA TRAVEL AGENCY LTD v. BYABAGABO

SHIMA TRAVEL AGENCY LTD fulfilled its obligations by procuring the ticket through an authorized agent; the breach of transport contract was by KLM, not SHIMA. BYABAGABO Etienne sued the wrong party and failed to prove SHIMA's fault. SHIMA is not liable for damages or refund; BYABAGABO Etienne must pay costs and...

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Citation
RCOMA 00427/2016/CHC/HCC
Parties
Appellant: SHIMA TRAVEL AGENCY LTD; Respondent: BYABAGABO Etienne
Court
Commercial High Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
11 November 2016
Case Number
RCOMA 00427/2016/CHC/HCC
Procedural Posture
Commercial Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed, original judgment reversed, claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Contractual Liability, Transport Contracts, Agency Liability, Damages, Procedural Misjoinder
Commercial Law Contractual Liability Transport Contracts Agency Liability Damages Procedural Misjoinder

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Parties

SHIMA TRAVEL AGENCY LTD

Appellant

BYABAGABO Etienne

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Commercial Appeal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether SHIMA TRAVEL AGENCY LTD is liable for breach of transport contract and damages claimed by BYABAGABO Etienne
  2. 2 Whether the correct party was sued for breach of contract
  3. 3 Entitlement to costs and attorney fees

Ratio Decidendi

SHIMA TRAVEL AGENCY LTD fulfilled its obligations by procuring the ticket through an authorized agent; the breach of transport contract was by KLM, not SHIMA. BYABAGABO Etienne sued the wrong party and failed to prove SHIMA's fault. SHIMA is not liable for damages or refund; BYABAGABO Etienne must pay costs and attorney fees.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed, original judgment reversed, claim dismissed

Orders

  • BYABAGABO Etienne to pay SHIMA TRAVEL AGENCY LTD RWF 1,000,000 for costs and attorney fees
  • BYABAGABO Etienne to pay SHIMA TRAVEL AGENCY LTD RWF 75,000 for court fees